Assistant Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and champion Zero Harm and Zero Waste initiatives and culture across all plant operations and personnel
• Ensures all employees abide by Life Saving Rules and SH&E policies while performing tasks resulting in a quality product to customer specifications.
• Responsible for the daily operations of the plant with a primary emphasis on safety, health and environmental compliance, financial and production performance, and training and development of employees
• Responsible for working with the sales team to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction. Maintain Koppers product inventories.
• Provide oversight of the Quality Assurance Program ensuring we maintain Koppers and customer requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a State restricted use pesticide applicator license and pass the test for Wood Preservation
• Must step-in and complete subordinates work when they are on leave and support the equipment maintenance effort as needed. Anticipate being available for the weekend overtime rotation and nighttime call outs as necessary.
• Assist in the development, implementation, ongoing support of the facility on-the-job (OJT) training program
• Perform other duties needed to maintain the operation of the facility.
• Maintain inventory accuracies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Wood Science, Forestry, Business or related field, preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required; 5 years of supervisory experience in a wood preserving and/or utility pole manufacturing facility preferred.
• SHE awareness
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Must be a team player with the ability to set priorities, analyze problems, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.